Parmesan cheese Black pepper How to Make Cacio e Pepe This Cacio e Pepe recipe only has 5 ingredients, which means that it's important to make all of them count. Buy good quality blocks of cheese and grate them yourself. Use a pepper grinder as opposed to ground pepper. Uses only three ingredients: Traditional and authentic cacio e pepe does not use butter or cream. True to that, this recipe uses just three ingredients. Comes together in under 30 minutes: This recipe is as quick as it's delicious, so it's perfect for a quick weeknight meal or your next date night! 📋 Ingredients & Notes Recipe Ingredients Spaghetti - high quality pasta Black Pepper - freshly ground Pecorino Romano Cheese - good quality freshly grated Parmesan Cheese - good quality, freshly grated Use a colander to drain the pasta. Add the pasta, Parmesan cheese, and Pecorino cheese to the skillet, make sure the heat is off. Using tongs, toss until the all of the cheese is melted and until all of the pasta noodles are well coated. Add the remaining ½ cup of pasta water and turn the heat on low. Method. In a large saucepan, bring water up to the boil and season with salt to resemble mild sea water. Drop the pici in water and cook for 5-6 minutes. Meanwhile, add the butter, black pepper and a splash of pici water to a saucepan on a medium heat and then turn down to a low heat until they emulsify (melt into each other). When the pici Method. 1. Get the kettle on. 2. Heat the oil in a deep frying pan, then sauté the shallot for two to three minutes until softened, stirring regularly. Add the garlic and fry for one minute until OvxZ.